Leaves led to rules problems for McDowell
Graham McDowell, the 2010 U.S. Open champion from Northern Ireland, learned a couple of lessons about leaves on the golf… Read more »
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Appeal for possible slow play penalties upheld
In an effort to speed up play, some golf associations have started adding possible penalties for players who do not… Read more »
Leaf in hazard proves costly for Pettersson
At times even as a rules official, I have to sorta agree with Carl Pettersson after he told the press… Read more »
It’s buyers market when supply exceeds demand
A pessimist sees the glass half empty while an optimist, like myself, sees it as half full. When it comes… Read more »
Will anchoring of putters be axed?
Based on reports from the USGA annual meeting, it now appears that the rules makers are taking another serious look… Read more »
Even pros need refresher on rules
It would appear that even the game’s elite should make sure they are more knowledgeable about the rules of golf…. Read more »
Caddie avoids penalty for testing green
Rule 16-1d seems fairly easy to understand when it states a player may not test the surface of any putting… Read more »
Chapman’s paintings influenced golf course designs
Artist/golfer Bud Chapman of Minnesota definitely seems to have made a great contribution to the game he loves, according to… Read more »
Handicap event not always over when prizes given
A tournament isn’t always over when the awards are handed out at the conclusion of play. This unusual development played… Read more »
If wind moves ball, new rule will result in no penalty
The United States Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient rules committees took big steps in their efforts to make… Read more »
